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Whisnand Family History

Whisnand Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whisenand, Whisnant, Weinand, Whisenant, Winand, Whisonant, Whisman

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Where is the Whisnand family from?

You can see how Whisnand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisnand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whisnand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Whisnand family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisnand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whisnand families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Whisnand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisnand census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Whisnand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Whisnand. For the veterans among your Whisnand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisnand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Whisnand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whisnand in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisnand ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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